FAMILY TRAVEL

       BY CLAY LARROY

There is nothing more exciting than traveling. Whether you are going for a road trip to see something new in your own state, or heading off to somewhere for the very first time to visit a city you have always dreamed of, there are some travel basics that you should know. Travel in the off seasons from November to April, to avoid crowds, save money and enjoy temperate weather. In those months, many families with children cannot travel due to school commitments, making many tourist attractions much less crowded. This may also result in lower costs for airfare and hotels.  When you are ready to plan a vacation contact me!

                                                                     

Choosing Travel Destinations For Your Family

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  The Wild Rover in Travel

Deciding on a travel destination has to be the hardest part of a holiday plan when planning a family holiday. If all the family members have similar interests then the job is made that much easier. If the entire family wants to laze around at the beach then select a beach resort. If they are interested in camping out then look out for a suitable camp location. The problem arises only when each family member has a varied choice and idea for the holiday. It is always difficult to find somewhere that will get every family member's approval.

While planning a family travel, the first thing is to find out what each person wants. Once you establish everyone's individual preference, discuss the various options you have. Make a list of the possible destinations that you can visit, and then collect as much information as possible about the locations. Any information you want is available online. There are plenty of tourist sites that give you all the details. These sites also give a detailed account of sightseeing attractions, and the activities that you can do at the different holiday spots. Many will also have photographs giving you a better idea about your destination.

Travel sites provide information about the stay, the food and other amenities available. If the place you select does not have decent accommodation then going there would be a waste of time. Find out if the accommodation you want to stay at, serves meals. It would be nuisance staying at one place and going for meals to another. Also check out things like ATM's and medical facilities. The location you select must cater to your specific needs too. What if the hotel you selected does not allow pets? You wouldn't be able to take your dog with you. What if there are no entertainment avenues for your children? These factors must be taken care of while making travel plans for the family or else your holiday can get ruined.

You can also opt for package tours. Nowadays the markets are teeming with various family travel packages. After checking up the various packages you can select one which gets the approval of all your family members.

Whichever you decide, being well informed will help when you are brain-storming with your family. Whether you opt for a package tour or not, careful research and planning will help you choose a holiday destination that addresses every family member's interest and suits your budget too.

About the Author

By the age of 24 I had travelled to more countries in the world than most people visit in a lifetime. It's only now that I have decided to put together a travel site based on my experiences.

                                           Enjoy and travel often, the more you travel, the more memories you create!